With no word yet from the White House on an official extension to the student loan payment moratorium and the September 1 repayment start-up date quickly approaching, lenders have no choice but to go ...

As the government shutdown nears the three-week mark, federal student loan borrowers who can't get help with their accounts at the Education Department have other options. Borrowers can get assistance ...

Most student loan borrowers can answer student loan questions themselves with free resources. However, in some cases with more complicated legal and financial situations, paid help may be necessary.

Student loans can become expensive if rates are hiked, but unlike other retail loans, they come with a moratorium period plus a 1-2 year extension of the loan repayment tenure.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. The Department of Education completed a rulemaking process ...

State-based nonprofit student loan lenders can be a good option for borrowers who have reached their federal loan limit and still need financing. Nonprofit lenders often offer lower rates and ...